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Federal Agency Recommends Updated Regulations for Pipeline Monitoring, Decommissioning, and Abandonment

The Energy Law

On April 19, the United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) released a report (the “Report”) in response to a request from the House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources regarding the oversight and decommissioning of pipelines in federal waters, which are mainly located within the Gulf of Mexico.

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All or Nothing: Regulators Strictly Define Pipeline Abandonment

The Energy Law

On August 16th, the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (“PHMSA”) issued an advisory bulletin to clarify the regulatory requirements that may vary depending on the operational status of a pipeline under 49 C.F.R. These pipelines may still contain hazardous materials. Parts 192 and 195 (2016).

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Federal Agency Recommends Updated Regulations for Pipeline Monitoring, Decommissioning, and Abandonment

The Energy Law

On April 19, the United States Government Accountability Office (“GAO”) released a report (the “Report”) in response to a request from the House of Representatives Committee on Natural Resources regarding the oversight and decommissioning of pipelines in federal waters, which are mainly located within the Gulf of Mexico.

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Valor | Energy Connection – Feb. 24, 2025

Valor

February 24, 2025 Edition At Valor, our goal is to keep you informed of the latest news and updates from the oil and gas industry. Stay tuned for weekly updates to keep you well-informed. It is part of a broader buildout, including two new pipelines and a 319-acre tank farm. Brent crude fell 20 cents to $74.23 GW capacity.

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DOI Regulatory Agenda Includes BSEE Rulemakings on Decommissioning and Bonding for Civil Penalty Appeals

The Energy Law

Contact Liskow attorneys Jana Grauberger and Kyrie Buffa for more information on this topic and visit the Federal Offshore Regulatory practice page on our website. To receive information from Liskow & Lewis, your information will be kept in a secured contact database. BSEE’s 2024 decommissioning rule would update 30 C.F.R.

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Department of Interior Proposes New Financial Assurance and Decommissioning Regulations

The Energy Law

The proposed regulations define “predecessor” as “a prior lessee or owner of operating rights, or a prior holder of a right-of-use and easement grant [RUE], or a pipeline right-of-way grant [ROW], that is liable for accrued obligations on that lease or grant.”

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Renewable Energy Efforts Highlighted in Draft Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Louisiana

The Energy Law

While the actions have been informed by feedback from the Task Force’s advisory groups, research on best practices in other states, and many conversations throughout meetings, workshops, and public comment, the draft action portfolio will continue to evolve in the coming months. Noteworthy actions include: ACTION 5.6

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